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1998 GMC Envoy 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W
Alignment Specifications
1998 GMC Envoy 2WD V6-4.3L VIN WSECTION Alignment Specifications
NOTE: Vehicles must be jounced three times before checking the alignment in order to eliminate a false geometry reading.
For 4WD and AWD only: The front suspension Z height dimension 122 mm ± 6.0 mm (4.8 in. ± 0.2 in.); left and right side to be equal within 6 mm.
Caster: (ZR2/Z85/ZM6/G51)
Check +2° ± 1°
Set (1) (4) +2° ± 0.5°
Caster: (All others)
Check +3° ± 1°
Set (1) (4) +3° ± 0.5°
Camber:
Check (2) +0° ± 1°
Set (1) +0° ± 0.5°
Total Toe:
Check 0.1° ± 0.1°
Set 0.1° ± 0.05°
(1) The left side and the right side to be equal within 0.5°.
(2) The left side and the right side to be equal within 1.0°.
(3) The steering wheel must be held in the straight ahead position with ± 3.0°. The front individual toe must be equalized relative to the rear wheel thrust angle.
(4) The GVW alignment is the same for all of the vehicles.
For 4WD and AWD only: The front suspension Z height dimension 122 mm ± 6.0 mm (4.8 in. ± 0.2 in.); left and right side to be equal within 6 mm.
Caster: (ZR2/Z85/ZM6/G51)
Check +2° ± 1°
Set (1) (4) +2° ± 0.5°
Caster: (All others)
Check +3° ± 1°
Set (1) (4) +3° ± 0.5°
Camber:
Check (2) +0° ± 1°
Set (1) +0° ± 0.5°
Total Toe:
Check 0.1° ± 0.1°
Set 0.1° ± 0.05°
(1) The left side and the right side to be equal within 0.5°.
(2) The left side and the right side to be equal within 1.0°.
(3) The steering wheel must be held in the straight ahead position with ± 3.0°. The front individual toe must be equalized relative to the rear wheel thrust angle.
(4) The GVW alignment is the same for all of the vehicles.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.